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Growing a culture of plant-based dietsOctober 19, 2021
Would you eat a baby? Would you feed it, raise it, and teach it, just to eat it for your own pleasure? For many of us, the answer would be no. Babies are intelligent beings, and they have a whole life ahead of them.
But so do cows. So do pigs. So do chickens. “Killing an animal harms the animal. We’re actively doing something that deprives it of future life,” said Peter Singer, a professor of Bioethics at Princeton University. |
Bras uplift the spirits of some but not allJanuary 16, 2020
Breasts.
Breasts are typically covered by bras, which are then covered by shirts. However, many have different opinions on which of these layers should go into their daily outfits. The typical modern bra was created by Ida Rosenthal in 1921 when she opened a bra shop in Manhattan called “Maiden Form.” Her bras were made to emphasize the shape of breasts by separating them into cups. Her design gained popularity, and it soon became a staple for women to wear bras, as it still is today. |
Masked from PanicFebruary 18, 2020
A new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged from Wuhan, China, at the beginning of the new year. According to the CDC, the reported symptoms are varying, but common ones are fever, coughing, and shortness of breath.
What makes this strain different from the last major coronavirus outbreak is the reports of transmission from non-symptomatic patients. Vaccines and antiviral drugs are being developed to combat this new strain of the virus, but they are unlikely to be ready for public use until mid-to-late 2020. |
Opinion
Rosé’s solo debut ‘On the Ground’ breaks recordsMarch 16, 2021
Famous BLACKPINK singer Roseanne Park, commonly known by her stage name Rosé, made her solo debut on March 12. Since the release of BLACKPINK member Jennie’s hit single “SOLO” in 2018, fans, known as Blinks, have been looking forward to seeing Rosé in the spotlight.
These fans showed their support by shattering records. The lead single, “On the Ground,” received 41.6 million views and 4 million likes in 24 hours. Like many others, we anxiously awaited the premiere of “On the Ground,” and we practically screamed when the first note rang in our ears. |
Online Beats
Virtual concerts amplify fans' fun during quarantineApril 20, 2020
Live concerts across the world have been canceled due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19. However, that does not stop musicians from bringing joy to their fans, though in a different form.
Various online concerts and live streams have taken the place of live shows, including the large-scale “One World: Together At Home” live stream on April 18. It featured artists across the globe, including Becky G, Ben Platt, Charlie Puth, Ellie Goulding, Hozier, Jacky Cheung, SuperM, and many more. |
MacOS Catalina catapults students into boredom during the quarantineMarch 23, 2020
From the first MacBook operating system (OS) to macOS Catalina, Apple has continued to add new features, some of which do not please everyone.
Apple is known for its simplistic, sleek user interface, and they have continued to improve their software from OS X Leopard to macOS Catalina. However, macOS Catalina lacks some features that may contribute to student boredom, especially during this time in quarantine due to COVID-19. |
BTS' 'Map of the Soul' tour excites an army of fansMarch 3, 2020
“Love is nothing stronger than a boy with love,” sing the vocalists of international South Korean pop (K-pop) group BTS in their record-breaking song “Boy With Luv.” Fans all over the world want to hear them sing these lines live.
But it’s not easy. |
Panic leads to shortage in protective medical gearFebruary 18, 2020
As Pan mentioned, stores in America such as Home Depot and also CVS are sold out of face masks. Though the average American likely does not need a face mask, they are still buying them just to be safe.
Charlene Chang, a family nurse practitioner at CVS Pharmacy, doesn’t believe it’s necessary for so many people to be buying masks in America because not everyone needs one. “I just feel bad for the people who actually need a face mask that, for example, might have cancer and are going through chemotherapy. It’s sad that we can’t offer them any,” Chang said. |
Outbreak affects education in infected regionsFebruary 18, 2020
Schools in China have been shut down for two weeks in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and the government may even extend the time if they see fit. Though this has been done to preserve students’ health, it takes a toll on their education.
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Aromantic Awareness Week broadens the impact of Valentine's DayFebruary 7, 2020
From Feb. 16 to Feb. 22, the Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week illuminates those who identify as aromantic or anything on that spectrum.
Butterflies in people’s stomachs float around as Valentine’s Day approaches, and couples prepare to celebrate with dates, romantic gestures, and more. However, not everyone feels this same romantic attraction. |
San Mateo's LGBTQ+ Youth Group allows members to show their true colorsJanuary 13, 2020
The LGBTQ+ Youth Group provides a supportive community for queer teens around the Bay Area.
On Thursday, Jan. 9, the San Mateo Pride Center hosted a youth group that meets every week. Every week, this group meets to have discussions and hang out, which brings them a sense of community. For example, at the Jan. 9 meeting, the adults set up a box-folding station and a discussion circle for the youth that attended. |
Starting up a start-upScience lecture delves into how to begin a businessNovember 13, 2019
As Carlmont students begin to focus in on what they want to pursue after high school, some find entrepreneurship particularly appealing. Fittingly, the November science lecture was centered around this topic and aimed to educate and inspire potential entrepreneurs.
On Nov. 6, Diego Rey, co-founder of GeneWeave Biosciences, described his experience starting his company, which began with the identification of a problem. |
Christians in Action unites denominations at CarlmontOctober 22, 2019
CIA at Carlmont doesn’t have international espionage or hold government secrets. Instead, it holds meetings every Monday to unite students through God.
At Carlmont, Club President Karina Tseng along with Vice Presidents Diane Ji and Wesley Costa, created Christians in Action (CIA) to unite different sects of religion into a supportive community of students. “CIA gives Christians at Carlmont a place to share their beliefs and connect with other Christians that aren’t from their church,” said freshman Manjit Wadhwa, a club member. |
Students reveal the hidden importance of the PSATOctober 2, 2019
The school-mandated PSAT is coming fast, but not all students deal with it the same way.
On Oct. 16, sophomores and juniors will be participating in the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, widely known as the PSAT. While some students believe that it does not affect them, others believe it is an essential aspect of doing well on the SAT and in college admissions. |